Shanghai Jinshan: A 100-Day Chinese Birthday Celebration

China Traditions: 100 day Birthday Parties

Destination:ChinaCity:ShanghaiPopulation:24.9 million
China Traditions: 100 day Birthday Parties
Tim Chambers2024-10-1813 min

Join me at a traditional Chinese Birthday party, held at 100 days old (bai ri yan) for a relative in Jinshan, Shanghai. This is typically a big event that includes the larger family. At this event there were over 150 people on a Sunday lunchtime, with a lot of food and drink ! I hope you learn at least a little bit of the traditions at such an event, I am sure I am also only scratching the surface of everything going on.

--- Tim Chambers
October 18, 2024, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction in Shanghai
  2. 0:14100 days old party
  3. 1:02Food and drinks
  4. 1:41Starters and hot pot
  5. 2:10Lots of people and smoking
  6. 3:03Table to table drinking
  7. 3:35Cigarettes and baby
  8. 4:33Wedding events
  9. 5:30Refilling drinks
  10. 6:15Double happiness symbol
  11. 7:06End of meal and fruit
  12. 7:21Kitchen details
  13. 8:03Food recycling
  14. 9:34Family small holding
  15. 10:07Animals in the farm
  16. 12:15Mahjong game

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China Traditions: 100 day Birthday Parties

Experience the vibrant culture of a traditional Chinese 100-day birthday celebration in Jinshan, Shanghai! Witness a heartwarming family gathering with over 150 attendees, enjoying a feast of delicious Chinese food and drink. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and customs of this unique event, offering a glimpse into the heart of Chinese family life.

Shanghai Jinshan: A 100-Day Chinese Birthday Celebration

Tim Chambers' heartwarming journey to a 100-day birthday feast in Shanghai's Jinshan reveals the beauty of Chinese family traditions.